By Cosmas Okereafor
A Leading Traders and Market Association in Lagos State (Ndị Igbo Amaka Progressive Markets Association), has adopted United Nigeria Airlines as its official carrier and airline partner, formalising the partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). United Nigeria Airline is one of the leading and fast growing airline in the country that recently marked five years of seamless flight operations.The agreement, signed in Lagos between the traders association’s President, Chinedu Ukatu, and United Nigeria Airlines Managing Director, Mazi Osita Okonkwo, unlocks a range of travel benefits for members, their families, customers, and business associates — including discounted fares, lounge access, and priority services.The partnership kicked off following the announcement of 50 tickets offer at a rebated fare of#80,000 for association members across its domestic network by the airlines CEO, Professor Obiora Okonkwo. Okonkwo said the move reinforces the airline’s commitment to Nigeria’s trading community.
“This partnership is about making travel easier, faster, and more rewarding for traders and their customers,” he said.Ukatu described the deal as a strategic milestone, noting United Nigeria Airlines’ longstanding relationship with the association and the Chairman and Founder Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, OFR, role as Grand Patron. He said the collaboration will significantly improve travel convenience for traders operating within Lagos’ vast commercial ecosystem, which connects over 10 million traders nationwide.He added that the airline’s strong safety record and consistent service delivery made it the clear choice for the association, he further noted.
